After reading the morning meditation and the Daily Mass readings in the Magnificat, I found this entry in one of my journals written on the last day of 2019.
Dec. 31, 2019 Life is truly a gift of God. Although it is a journey leading to eternal life, we cling to these few years on the earth. and to those with whom we share this journey. Even Jesus, knowing His destiny to be forever with His father, expressed His desire to be with his companions, his friends on earth, as written in the Gospel John 14:26-27.
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave you, my peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
After saying this, Jesus left the Feast of Passover in the upper room with the twelve Apostles singing. He was at peace knowing they would be together again and in the meantime be reminded of the three years He spent with them on earth. It was the only time mentioned in the Gospels that He sang. He was joy filled because after the passion He would spend eternity with His Father and eventually with his friends, the Twelve and all of us, who believe in Him. We live in the here and now but God put eternity in the human heart.
DJ Pasternak, Author 